Deadline: 13-Jan-22
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) is inviting applications for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund’s Empower Coos Youth Grants Program (ECY) to support programs in Coos County, NH and Essex County, VT and surrounding communities in both states that focus on reducing carbon emissions; increasing extra curricular activities for youth; and strengthening community engagement.
The ECY program supports specific projects, operating expenses, planning, evaluation and technical assistance. The Tillotson Fund’s Empower Coos Youth Grants program is designed, implemented and led by the student committee members. Organizations that benefit Coos and Essex County and all surrounding communities in New Hampshire and Vermont are encouraged to apply for funding.
Goals
- The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund’s Grants Program focuses on strengthening communities and deepening people’s connections to one another and the region.
- The priorities for the Empower Coös Youth Grants Program are to:
- Support environmental initiatives and programs that focus on reducing carbon emissions through education and awareness building or through direct carbon reduction practices.
- Increase extracurricular activities for youth (ages 12 to 22) such as: programs and activities that build community, enhance environmental education awareness, or increase access to science, music, arts, and athletics.
- Strengthen community engagement through events and public gatherings that enhance connection and togetherness
Funding Information
Grant requests can be up to $10,000 although preference will be given to those applications requesting up to $5,000.
What they are looking For?
- Support environmental initiatives and programs that focus on reducing carbon emissions through education and awareness building or through direct carbon reduction practices.
- Increase extracurricular activities for youth (ages 12 to 22) such as: programs and activities that build community, enhance environmental education awareness, or increase access to science, music, arts, and athletics.
- Strengthen community engagement through events and public gatherings that enhance connection and togetherness.
Geographic Focus
The Empower Coös Youth Grants Program has a preference for programs that benefit Coös County, NH and Essex County, VT and surrounding communities in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS are eligible, including US nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, tax-exempt public agencies, schools, municipalities, and places of worship for non-religious, non-denominational, and inclusive programming.
- Other student-led or community groups which do not have US tax-exempt status may apply for funding if a 501(c)(3) organization, municipality or public agency acts as their fiscal sponsor.
For more information, visit https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-grant/empower-coos-youth-grants-program/
